This N64 controller mod kit makes it wireless, compatible with Switch

If in case you have an previous Nintendo 64 controller, 8BitDo’s new mod equipment could make it wi-fi and appropriate with Swap and Android. Neat! The $39.99 equipment comes with three items: a mod equipment that goes instead of the controller’s inventory board, a longer-lasting corridor impact joystick to switch the default stick within the N64 controller, and a rumble pack that doubles as a chargeable battery (cleverly, it plugs into the N64 controller’s rear rumble pack spot). You possibly can pre-order all three for $39.99, they usually’ll ship on June 17. Provide is pretty restricted, with only a couple hundred items out there.

8BitDo can also be promoting simply the mod equipment and the rumble pack for $29.99, or the corridor impact joystick by itself for $19.99.

This can possible be tantalizing for lots of people, partially since you’ll not have to fret about racing to purchase considered one of Nintendo’s $49.99 wi-fi N64 controllers which can be nearly at all times out of inventory (and unique to Swap On-line subscribers). It’s additionally only a cool approach to do extra together with your current {hardware}, upgrading it with elements that ought to final you a lot extra years.

Sadly, whereas your controller will acquire some new talents, you’ll not be capable to use it together with your N64, until you set all the previous elements in once more. By taking out the previous board, you’ll additionally pull out its cable, however don’t fret about having a giant gap on the highest; 8BitDo contains an insert to plug it.

This equipment will look finest on gray N64 controllers, as that’s the one shade the corporate is producing for its rumble pack. Maybe, if that is common, 8BitDo might launch extra colours sooner or later (fingers crossed for atomic purple).